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Aechmea recurvata
Also Known As
- False Tillandsia
Plant type
bromeliad
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aechmea recurvata plant details
Aechmea recurvata is an evergreen bromeliad with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aechmea recurvata
- Plant type: bromeliad
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aechmea recurvata
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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By: Frank Vincentz
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Gardening facts about Aechmea recurvata plant
How to Grow Aechmea recurvata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Aechmea for your garden
aka Urn Plant
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Living Vase Bromeliad
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka False Tillandsia, Urn Plant
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Aechmea ornata var. nationalis, Urn Plant
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Cylinder Bromeliad
Plant Type
Bromeliad
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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